Nova Scotia Island Travel
Nova Scotia Overview
Nova Scotia is one of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada and is located on the Canada's southeastern coast. The province lies in the mid-temperate zone and, although the province is almost surrounded by water, the climate is closer to continental rather than maritime. The best time to visit the island is from the first Sunday of April to the last Sunday of October.
Nova Scotia Main Attractions
The main attractions of Nova Scotia are the wonderful sceneries all over the island. Peggys Cove Lighthouse, a post office that has a restaurant and tourist information is one of the must see establishment. Close to Peggys Cove is the Swissair Memorial, one of the many historical sites. There are also Southern Nova Scotia Biosphere, Tobeatic Wilderness Areas, and Kejimikujik National Park in the southern half of the province. These are the largest protected wilderness area in Atlantic Canada.
Nova Scotia museums and historic sites offer a glimpse into Nova Scotia's cultural and geological history. One of the geological history milestones in Nova Scotia actually is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Joggins Fossil Center. From the historic Fortress Louisbourg in Cape Breton to the Joggins Fossil Center, there is plenty to experience throughout Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Activities
Activities offered in Nova Scotia are sets of adventures that are unique. There are bike tours along Cape Breton's the Cabot Trail, Lighthouse Route, and Evangeline route, along with Best of Both Coasts tour, and a Lunenburg Adventure tour. Also offers one-and two-day biking and kayaking tours, and bike rentals. Experience the highest tides in the world by riding on the tidal bore wave in a raft. It is full of exhilarating fun even the tide is not on its highest.
Nova Scotia Accommodation & Dining
Nova Scotia offers a wide variety of accommodations to suit every taste, and any Nova Scotia vacation. There is a full range of choices from world-class resorts and hotels, historic country inns, charming bed and breakfasts, or scenic campgrounds and RV parks. With over 1,000 different accommodations, Nova Scotia got places to stay that you're going to love. Nova Scotia is a paradise for food lovers. There are many restaurant serve the unique dish, the donair. Many restaurants also serve fine dishes and mouthwatering dishes.
Nova Scotia Shopping & Nightlife
Nightlife in Nova Scotia means a lot like fine wine and local beer. There are many bars and pubs throughout the province. Tourists can drink all night long. Nova Scotia has many shopping centers throughout the province. Halifax Shopping Centre, Mic Mac Mall and the majority of the other shopping centres in this highly competitive area are few of the shopping centers.
Getting To & Around Nova Scotia
Halifax has the main international airport in Nova Scotia. Flights can also be made to Sydney in Cape Breton from Halifax, or periodically from Boston, Toronto, or other Maritime cities. Ferry service is available from Prince Edward Island to Pictou, and Newfoundland to North Sydney.
